General information
The airport lies as the name suggests in the Murcia region, one of the seventeen autonomous regions in Spain. The airport has one runway and a modern terminal, the official opening took place on January 15, 2019. The airport is also known as Corvera Airport.
The airport replaced Murcia-San Javier Airport, this airport is now used as a military base. The relocation from San Javier to Corvera took a lot of time, due to the financial crisis and politics. According to one part of the population, the opening of the new airport has been a waste of money and Murcia-San Javier Airport could have continued as the gateway to Murcia. Proponents, however, are happy that aircraft no longer land and take off near the beautiful beaches on the Costa Cálida.
Where is Región de Murcia Airport situated?
The airport is located south of Murcia and north of Cartagena, along the Autovía A-30. This motorway connects Albacete, Murcia and Cartagena with each other. The famous beaches of Murcia are at some distance from the airport.
How many terminals does Región de Murcia Airport have?
The airport has one terminal, consisting of two floors. On the ground floor you will find check-in desks 1 to 24 on the right and the Arrivals hall on the left. The security check and Departures hall are located on the first floor, accessible via a long escalator. Región de Murcia Airport is a modern airport without air bridges. In the public part of the terminal, on the ground floor, you can eat and drink something in the Semba bar.
A good alternative for flying to or from Región de Murcia Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Spain.
| Alicante Airport | 73km |
| Almeria Airport | 153km |
| Valencia Airport | 196km |
Which airlines fly from and to Región de Murcia Airport?
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Ryanair -
Jet2 -
Volotea - easyJet
- TUI fly Belgium
